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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.33, 598.23 and 237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.33, 598.23 and 237 is: 355.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.33 : 598.23 = 237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.33/598.23 = 237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.33x = 598.23 × 237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.33x = 141,780.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,780.51/398.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.94

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